John Blake - Worcester State University, Worcester, MA

Professor: John Blake

Department: English

College: Worcester State University, Worcester, MA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: EN102
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

He's the type of person you want to hate because he pushes you but he's only doing it to help you improve. His class is very easy going, likes to randomly call on students and get their opinion. He is extremely helpful, all you have to do is ask. He does not hesitate to give you answers and is open to hear your side.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: EN101
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Great professor! If you are not good at writing he definitely will help you improve, he actually wants to help! He's funny too

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ENG101
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Was a great class, he is very spontanious you never really know what youre gonna get. Makes clear expectations of each assignment, always leaves room for you to improve even if he seems hard at first work with him and you will suceed.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: EN101
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Best Professor I've taken by far. Always is energetic and funny, but also cares about student progress and is very understanding. Not you're typical English class. Usually starts with a short writing quiz and uses the rest of the time to free brainstorm for assignments. Really tough grader but feedback is helpful and lets any paper be revised.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: EN102
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

En Com is a difficult class for me, but this professor made it easy for me, he is so good, he guides you to do what he wants to see on the papers he asks you to write. He is hilarious, makes me laugh all the time and this helped me to be relax in class which helped a lot with the writing. You end learning a lot. I highly recommend him

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: EN170
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Professor Blake is a great teacher. He keeps you interested in the subject matter. If you think Search for Identity is going to be easy then don't take this course. There is 5+ books to purchase (not expensive example Death of Salesman) plus tons of hand outs. Decent grader. Fair

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: EN101
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

J. Blake engages students in a way you don't see in many other courses. He cares for his students and always wants you to improve. By making room for improvement, Blake allows revisions for better grades and encourages participation. Very respectable and knowledgeable professor.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: EN102
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Professor Blake is hilarious. I am taking him now for en 102. I would recommend taking him but only if you are willing to put in some major work. All I can say is assignments galore. Never a moment when you are not doing a paper for his class. With that being said, his directions are clear and you can revise any graded paper in his class .

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ENL102
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Professor Blake is hilarious. Took him for ENL 102 and he always has the class engaged and laughing. Easy to talk to and is there to help his students succeed. Would highly recommend taking him for any English course at Worcester State

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ENG101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Funniest class I've ever taken. Blake is a character. Just make sure you read and do the essays and make him laugh.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: EN170
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Professor Blake is a rare specimen at Worcester State. He's great academically, but there are many knowledgeable professors. He stands apart because of the support he gives, the level of confidence he at least appears to have in his students' abilities, his compassion, and his general decency as a human being.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: EN102
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Professor Blake is one of the best (if not the best) professors to take. He's super helpful and really gets you involved in the class. Classes always busy but interesting. He values and respects you as a student and shows it. Expect a lot of writing. His class is definitely challenging but worth it. No easy A. Had him 2 semesters in a row.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: EN26202
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Blake is one of my favorite professors I have ever had. He is kind, witty, and speaks poetically. He keeps your attention all class and really fosters creativity. Definitely take him before you graduate even if you are not an English major.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: EN101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Taking him for EN-101, and so far not a single complaint. He keeps me engaged throughout class and I actually look forward to attending. Assignments are fairly easy, he quizzes us at least once a week. He is also down to earth and very easy to get along with. I recommend this professor for EN-101 and EN-102!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: EN101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Hes a great instructor but he's grading is awful. he never gives anything above a b+ no matter how good the paper is. But he lets you redo the paper for a better grade.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: EC101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Professor Blake is the best English teacher I have ever had. His assignments are interesting and make you think about fun topics/yourself. His comments on your writing make you truly improve. Had class at 8:30 and didn't mind, he is fun to listen to. I highly recommend him for English Comp 1

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: EN140
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

I took Intro to Poetry with Blake. I hate poetry but his class was very interesting. Show up to class and take notes on every poem gone over in class and you will be set for the midterm and final as they are open notebook. One final paper at the end of the course, rough draft mandatory midway through but he goes over it. I received an A,take him!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: EN102
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

BE PREPARED. You will have tons of work in this class. Yes, he is a nice guy who wants you to succeed & is always willing to help, but his grading is so hard that you're constantly rewriting papers & once you finish that you have an endless list of other papers and quizzes to take. The work load became so overwhelming I ended up having to withdraw.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: EN101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Blake is great. He gets to know you on a personal level and cares about you as a person, he might give you a nick name or two, but all in good fun. Not only is Blake a great guy, but he is a great teacher, I learned more in his English class then I did in my entire high school career. Best english professor I've had thus far.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: EN410
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Best Professor on campus. No contest.